SOLAR SYSTEM These questions deal with the SOLAR SYSTEM in which we live. Q How many planets are in our solar system? A Nine Q What is the definition of a light-year? A The distance that light travels in a vacuum for a period of one year, approximately 5.878 trillion miles. Q How is the distance in miles between the moon and the earth? A 252,950 miles at its apogee to 221,600 at its perigee